What time do you rise and shine? At 7 a.m., I reclaim the quiet—before the world demands answers, I ask myself better questions. Mornings are my sanctuary for mental clarity. Before a recent keynote to 300 professionals, my husband saw my nervous rehearsal; on stage, I was composed and impactful. …
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Cynthia Lai is using her experiences in banking to coach leaders into widening their skills. What’s your story? I spent nearly 20 years in banking, leading strategy and innovation at HSBC, OCBC, and Bank of China. I built new functions, drove change, and experienced burnout—twice. These challenging moments built emotional …
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Eschewing comfort and complacency, Christian Secci sees being a disrupter as the pathway to opportunities. What’s your story? I am an islander at heart. Living near the sea brings me peace. I was born in Sardinia (Italy) and have since traveled the world, making Hong Kong my home after living …
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Louise Corbett’s belief in the power of self-belief drives her to encourage that in others. What’s your story? Originally from Australia, I have lived/worked in Italy, Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong. After 15 years in the Corporate world, I set up my own business. Through ‘Exceptional Existence’ I work with …
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April Lam moved from Hong Kong to Bali but sees the whole of Asia as her marketplace. What’s your story? I am originally from Hong Kong and now living in Bali running a business consulting firm to connect business owners with the ecosystem here in ASEAN markets, with a focus …
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After years of being a professional ballet dancer, Yamilette Cano decided to use her creativity to help other people find, and promote, theirs. What’s your story? Hi, I’m Yamilette, an entrepreneur, multilingual speaker, coach, confidence maker, content creator, & events professional. Born and raised in Mexico, my upbringing was always full …
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Committed storyteller Regina Larko has found podcasting her ideal medium and now she is helping others avoid the mistakes she made in the early days. What’s your story? I’m a Viennese audio enthusiast based in Hong Kong on a mission to get people to listen to stories that matter on …
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Renee Conklin’s commitment to delivering on her promises has enhanced her reputation and widened her client base. What’s your story? I’m an independent Coach and HR Consultant with more than 15 years’ experience. I coach individuals through successful career transformations, and consult with small-to-medium sized businesses to optimize their HR …
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Sharon Tsang is using her experience in the fashion industry to enhance her commitment to improving the lives of women and to sustainability. What’s your story? Born in Hong Kong and raised between Hong Kong and Vancouver, I always had an affinity for fashion. After 16 years and burnt out …
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Imogen Short has found that storytelling has a role in helping businesses become successful. What’s your story? I’m a writer, creator and adventurer. I love to see the unique opportunity in each moment and conversation, and I believe we can create magic through human connection. I’ve worked in different kinds …
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